Berea College

101 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY

Berea College, located in Berea, Kentucky, was founded in 1855 by abolitionists and radical reformers. The school continues its purpose of promoting the cause of Christ by providing a faith based liberal arts education to its students. Berea College is four year private institution, providing bachelor degrees to its graduates. The school is non-sectarian and progressive in its Christian beliefs. The school's primary focus is the betterment of the Appalachian region, primarily through education, but also through other programs and events.

Academics

Berea College provides a large number of academic programs, and through the liberal arts lens, provides students a well rounded education regardless of major. The variety of programs available allows students to focus on social or natural sciences, as well as educational and technical pursuits. The school's goal is to provide a top quality education to students hailing from the Appalachian region regardless of race.

Students interested in enrolling at Berea College must demonstrate academic excellence, with such excellence typically defined as being in the top 20% of their class. The application is available online, and students are recommended to make an appointment for the personal interview and prepare all necessary documents and transcripts for submission.

All students accepted to Berea College have their tuition covered by the school for the four years of study. This scholarship works in conjunction with other forms of financial aid to complete the cost of tuition. Students in need of additional financial aid for room, board and other costs may apply for additional aid through the school.

Admission Requirements & Details

The admission details below may provide a better idea of the applicants Berea College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

Dual Credits

Life Experience Credits

AP Course Credits

Student Enrollment

Total enrollment at Berea College is around 1,600 students, where graduate students make up roughly 26% of the student body.

Estimated Costs & Financial Aid

The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.

Tuition & Fees Information

Annual tuition estimates are between $24,000-$29,000 for both state residents and nonresidents

Financial Aid Details

The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.

* Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (since 1955)

Intercollegiate Athletics

Berea College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

Baseball (Independent Southeast Region)

Basketball (Independent Southeast Region)

Golf

Soccer

Softball

Swimming

Tennis

Track and Field, Outdoor

Track and Field, X-Country

Volleyball

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Programs Offered

The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Berea College by clicking the request information to the right.

Data Disclaimer

Information displayed on this page has been obtained from Institution, State, and Federal data sources, including the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Survey 2010-2016. Information should be solely used for informational purposes only and may not be accurate for the current year. Contact Berea College for official up-to-date information.